Sarah completed a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa in May of 2016. She works with individual adults (18+). See below for areas of competency. 

She has three years of experience as a counsellor at Fit Action, a mental health program at Carleton University. She now works full-time as a psychotherapist in private practice. Sarah's approach includes interventions from emotionally-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion, mindfulness cognitive behavioural therapy, and somatic experiencing.

Areas of Competency 

Anxiety and Stress 

Depression

Trauma 

Relationship Difficulties & Issues with Trust 

Emotional Regulation & Awareness

Coping skills and Motivation

Self-Criticism 

Sarah completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Psychology at the University of Ottawa, followed by a Master of Education with a concentration in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa in 2016. She has completed additional courses that support her work:

1. Module One; Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute 2017
   
2. Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Ottawa Couple and Family Institute 2016
   
3. Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Ottawa Couple and Family Institute 2018
   
4. Weekly Live Webinars on Stage 2 of Emotionally Focused Therapy. The Washington Baltimore Center for EFT & Center for Family Services, October 2018
   
5. Workshop in Combining Brief Therapy with Focusing, Bala Johnston 2016